The word is out that I snuck a photo onto our web site with the photo of the first ornament.  I know that not everyone visits the web site so I’ll post it here too.  I have had shop owners emailing and calling me in regards to the year of releases which makes me really excited.   AND, I know of two SAL’s that are forming to help you complete them.  One will be in the LHN/CCN Yahoo group and the second is by Vonna at the Twisted Stitcher Blog (though I believe she is starting a new blog just for the SAL).  The first one is “Fa-La-La” and will be followed by “Pear Tree”.  Look for details on our web site in the middle of November.

A BIG thank-you to everyone who has bought the pattern “Love One Another”.  The first donation went to a village and families living in Zambia, Africa.  The second and most significant donation was made to provide aid for hunger around the world.  What I loved most about that donation was that the gift we gave was multiplied many times over by sponsors who matched our gift.  This meant that your dollars went SO MUCH further!!! 

We get such joy sponsoring our two children.  If you haven’t already done so, go to the World Vision web site and take a look at the children there who need sponsors just like you.   You can make such a difference, one life at a time.

Soft muted shades of thread adorn this last design in the trio of patterns we are shipping this week.  Poinsettia House, Winter Greens and Joy will be available soon in your LNS!

Hoping all of you who are experiencing early winters don’t have looooong winters!  On the other hand it’s supposed to reach 90 here in Tucson this week.  Kinda hard to think about Christmas when it’s so hot outside!.

I love doing the alphabet with words slipped in! 

We’ll ship this pattern on Friday along with the other two.

“Joy” is one of the three new releases we are shipping next week. 

It’s an “easy stitch” and can be finished in multiple ways.  I chose to use Weeks Dye works wool to create a flattened pillow with an attached cord for hanging on a knob.  There are small seed beads in the design that add just a bit of holiday sparkle.

We’ll be shipping our holiday designs next week so I think I’ll share some previews in the days ahead.  We’ll have Winter Greens, Joy, and Poinsettia House.  Two are from the “All Dolled Up!” pattern line.

Check back soon to see some snippets!

Diane

I have received so many emails regarding the purchase of the LHN ornament for UNICEF.  To make this easier for those still wishing to purchase it I am including the link for the website where the three ornaments are posted:  http://gigir.canalblog.com/

Scroll down the page until you arrive at the tree filled with the three ornaments and then look below it to find the translation that you can read (the English one is the third one down and is preceded with an American flag).  Email Gigi with your request and she’ll email you back with purchasing instructions. Wa-la! That’s all there is to it!

Ours is not the only ornament available so be sure to consider all three.  Remember . . . . . . this purchase raises money for UNICEF and the designers have donated the patterns.

Thank you!!!

Diane

I just had to show you all this sweet finish of our 2009 UNICEF ornament by Brenda Wilson.  The trim looks like frozen ice wrapped around the edges.  You can email Gigi for ordering information at : jancaro@skynet.be.